Articles & Resources
Unleashing the Power of Hope
Inspiring Stories, Events and Resources from Hope For Heroes.
Healing Through Horsemenship
Currently, the center's classes are filled with 75 percent active-duty U.S. Army personnel from the Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) Wounded Warrior Battalion, 15 percent active-duty U.S.Air Force members from the Air Force Medical Flight Unit and 10 percent veterans from private referrals or from the VA Puget Sound Health Care Systems at American Lake.
Harnessing the Healing Power of Horses
Empowering Veterans to Self-Manage Anxiety and Restore Confidence. Horses possess innate mental behaviors that resonate with veterans experiencing PTSD. Their hyper-alertness to surroundings and hyper-reactivity to potential threats create a unique connection with veterans.